Ganga Saptami 2025 | Jahnu Saptami 2025 Date

Ganga Saptami is observed on the Saptami (seventh) day of the waxing moon phase in the hindu lunar month of Vaishakha. This year, Ganga saptami is on Saturday, 3rd May 2025. River Ganga is considered as a Goddess in Hindu religion. Taking bath in River Ganges on Ganga Saptami day is considered highly auspicious.

Some scholars believe Ganga Saptami as the birthday or birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga. This day is also known as Jahnu Saptami. Sage Jahnu released the Ganga through his ear on this day. Ganga Saptami is different from Ganga Dussehra, which is celebrated in the month of Jyesta.